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Beth Osiek, Billy Carter Push For District 3 Seat A former county mauager is run ning against a school employee and parent volunteer for the District 3 seat on the Brunswick County Board of Education. Democrat William D. "Billy" Carter wants to bring his experience in county management, budgeting and business to the policy-making board, while Republican Elisabeth (Beth) Osiek offers her experiences and concerns as PTA leader and teacher assistant. Neither of the Oak Island resi dents had a May primary. Carter was unopposed; Osiek was named to the ticket by the Brunswick County Republican Party to fill the vacancy created when incumbent William Fairley of Southport withdrew his bid for re-election. Frustrated by fel low board members' decision to abandon a hardfought policy op posed by teachers, Fairley decided not to seek a second term, but has maintained an active role on the board during the balance of his first. Candidates for the school board run from the district in which they reside, but are elected by voters countywide. The winner of this elec tion will serve a two-year term. Here are the candidates' answers to three questions posed by The Brunswick Beacon. I. What specific steps do you think the school system should take to generate more interest in education among Brunswick County parents? Carter says he supports and en courages "external programs" that promote parent and school involve ment. According to Carter, "these (external) programs as well as the school system must recognize and understand that parents and students come from different socio-economic conditions and programs and com munications must be inclusive in stead of exclusive." Osiek advocates four specific steps: help support academic con tests and competitions at each school and countywide; encourage mentoring programs at each school; develop parenting workshops cover ing student-related topics at each school; and develop greater commu nication between the school system and the parents, keeping in touch about programs and ideas that are working through a special newsletter sent to each address in the county. 2. Both the general public and county officials say they have trouble understanding the school ? ? I J __ 1IU M ? ? system Duugci muiicn tSus year) and in determining how re sponsibly the school system uses the money it receives from the fed eral, state and county govern ments. What do you think the Brunswick County Board of Education should do to make the budget easier to understand and to be more accountable for the money it spends? Carter says the budget process must start early and includc a public hearing, the budget should be direct ed by the school board's and super intendent's objectives for that year and that the budget should include those objectives and relate how ex penditures will help meet objectives. He says the budget should show re quested and approved sums for each school and administration line-item detail and include expected revenue from all sources, with a capital im provement expenditures tied to a five-year plan that includes priori ties. For each special program he recommends providing background on each program's origin, objec tives, evaluation means, line item expenditures 2nd revenue sources Osiek advocates conducting the central office performance audit re quested by commissioners and school board; making all expendi tures of the school system readily available for public knowledge; not using abbreviations in the budget without explanation; and providing budget copies with expenses by line item. 3. Many parents and educators aren't happy with the current practice of dismissing students early on Wednesdays. Is this prac tice justified? Why or why not? Carter doesn't think the practice of early student dismissals on Wednesday is justified. "I believe quality time with teachers to stu dents is important," he says, "and any break in that time hurts. Substitute and make-up time usually STRONG TURNOUT EXPECTED Brown, Heweff Face Off For Top Cop Job Ronald E. Hewett of Supply won a hard-fought Democratic Party pri mary contest between four other law enforcement officers last May, cap turing enough of a voting majority to avoid a runoff election. Republican challenger James Brown of Southport, who is making his third election bid for sheriff, was endorsed by the local Republican Party Executive Committee more than a year before the primaries. He was unopposed in the May primary. Each candidate was asked the fol lowing questions: 1. What specific actions would you take as sheriff to further dis courage illegal drug activity in Brunswick County? Brown: By stepping up enforce ment areas of the county with "open air drug markets." By utiliz ing the Emergency Response Team in the "high risk" drug trafficking areas and by utilizing state and local agencies for undercover operations in combined efforts to deter illegal drug activities. Hewett: (1) Form a multi-agency violent crime/drug task force con sisting of local, state and federal agents. (2) Promote cooperation be tween all law enforcement agencies in the county. (3) Increase boat pa trols of local waterways. (4) Expand tbe canine program to increase the use of drug-sniffing dogs. (5) Ex pand training to keep narcotics offi cers aware of the latest enforcement techniques and equipment. (6) Pro mote the training and equipping of the Emergency Response Team. (7) Expand the DARE program into ju nior and senior high schools. 2. Besides controlling drug traf ficking, what can be done to cut down on tbe number of break-ins reported throughout Brunswick County? Brown: Stronger Community Watch programs, utilizing citizens of Df UII5W ILK Cuuiity u well ZZ creasing the patrol division in the Brunswick County Sheriff's Depart ment in order to remove the oppor tunity and desire to commit the break-ins. Hewett: (1) increase ciiizcu par ticipation through expanded crime prevention programs. Citizens should feei that they are an integral part of the solution to property crime. (2) Get deputies out of cars and into communities more. This SHERIFF RONALD E. HEWETT Age: 31 Occupation: Lieutenant, Brunswick County Sheriff's Department (deputy since 1983); Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program coordinator and narcotics investigator (since 1990). Education: B.A. degree in criminal justice (UNC Wilmington, 1985); N.C. Basic Law Enforcement Certificate (1983); N.C. Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate (1989); graduate of West Brunswick High School. Offices/awards: United States DARE Officer of the Year (1993); North Carolina DARE Officer of the Year (1993). Related experience: Holden Beach Police Officer (1983); certified emergency medical technician (EMT); certified law enforcement instructor (over 1,000 hours taught); certified cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) inst ?ctor. JAMES BROWN Age: 45 Occupation: Owner, James E. Brown Auto Sales and Service, Inc. Education: High school graduate; U.S. Army Non commissioned Officer Academy and Intelligence/Military Police School; N.C. Basic Law Enforcement Certificate (1994). Offices/awards: Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, 1 969. Related experience: Reserve patrolman, Southport Police Department (1994); supervised security for European missile site (1972-75); member of Fayetteville/Ft. Bragg Investigation Division BROWN (1970-72). HEWETT will help improve the bond between police and the community. (3) With community support, we can and will make a dent in the illegal drug trade. which will cut down on the amount of stealing for drugs. 3. In what ways do you feci your law enforcement experience Women Need Insurance, too! Your future depends on today's planning. ? Life Insurance ? Annuities ? Disability Insurance Plan for a secure future with MODERN WOODMEN SOLUTIONS MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA GltndaJ. Barefoot, FlC A FRATERNAL LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY HOME OFFICE ? ROCK ISLAND. ILLINOIS Shallotte 910-754-5454 LIFE ? ANNUITIES ? IRA S ? FRATERNAL PROGRAMS Judge I. Beverly Lake JUSTICE I. BEVERLY LAKE FOR N.C. SUPREME COURT THIRTY YEARS EXPERIENCE AND A RECORD OF ? STRONG SUPPORT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ? FIRM PUNISHMENT FOR CRIMINALS (AS N.C SENATOR SPONSORED DEATH PENALTY AND ANTI PORNOGRAPHY LAWS) ? STRONG CONSERVATIVE PRINCIPLES ELECT LAKE - NOV 8 Paid ior by Lake Supreme Court Coram. E K. Bridge;, Treasurer makes you the best qualified can didate for sheriff? Brown: With a combination of civilian and military law enforce ment, I am the most qualified man to serve as your sheriff. My experience in other agencies outside of Bruns wick County has given mc a broader perspective of law enforcement to better serve the citizens of Bruns wick County. Hewett: (1)1 know the citizens of Brunswick County on a personal ba sis. 1 am no stranger. (2) I have more than 11 years of full-time experience in all areas of law enforcement No on-the-job training required. (3) I have earned a college degree in criminal justice. I hold the Ad vanced Law Enforcement Certificate (the highest level awarded in North Carolina) and have taught more than 1,000 hours as a law enforcement instructor. (4) I have a sincere desire to make Brunswick County better. BROWNING ! loses quality." He recommends evaluating the reason for the pull-out times and then looking to change the reason. "There are enough barriers for teachers to teach; let's start remov ing them instead of creating them." As a parent, Osiek says she's "not sure our children are getting the most out of early release Wednes days." "I see the value for grade-level and multi-grade level planning, per haps every other Wednesday." ? B. CARTER DISTRICT 3 SCHOOL BOARD WILLIAM D. (BILLY) CARTER Age: 55 Occupation: retired county manager, Brunswick County. 1979-1987; part-time consultant Political Party: Democrat Education: graduate. Executive Development Program and County & Municipal Program, Institute of Government, UNC-Chapel Hill; B.A., Fayettcville State University; mortuary science degree, Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science; certificates in budget and financial management, capital programming, budgeting, personnel administration and planning Previous offices: elected Bladen County Board of Education, 1972; served as Clarkton Town Commissioner, 1968-1972; Garland Town Commissioner, 1964-67 Related experience: leadership as past president, current board member, Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce; chairman. Brunswick County Register of Deeds Advisory Board; vice president. Lower Cape Fear Water & Sewer Authority; member, Brunswick County Economic Development Commission; board member. Southeastern Welcome Center; past chairman and current board member. First Citizens Bank, Southport ELISABETH (BETH) OSIEK Age: 41 Occupation: teacher assistanfbus driver. Southport Elementary Political Party: Republican Education: graduate. Brentwood (Mo.) High School; attended University of Kansas majoring in political science Previous offices: president. Southport Elementary PTA. 1992-1994; First vice president. Brunswick County PTA Council. 1993-94; Republican Party Precinct Chairperson. Lake County. Ohio. 1984 85 OSIEK Related experience: parent volunteer, six years, served two years on Brunswick County Performance Based Accountability Committee & Keep Judge Elizabeth G. (Betsy) McC r o d d en DEMOCRAT on the N.C. Court of Appeals " There is not a better iudge on this court than Judge Betsy McCrodden She has all the right stuff. The Court of Appeals cannot afford to lose her. ' The Honorable Gerald Arnold Chief Judge. N.C. Court of Appeals I Judge - N.C. Court of Appeals I Private Law Practice I Prosecutor I Administrative Law Judge - N.C. Industrial Commission I Senior Staff Attorney - N.C. Court of Appeals I J.D. with Honors - UNC School of Law Paid for by Stephen B. Yount, Chairman of the Committee to Re-Elect Judge McCrodden TOTE FOR EXPERIENCE
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